by Brian Haslip | Feb 25, 2026 | Orange County
At the start of the school year, David was struggling. Core classes felt overwhelming, and graduation did not seem like something he was working toward. His case manager noticed that he seemed unmotivated and disconnected from school, unsure of what his future might...
by Brian Haslip | Feb 9, 2026 | National
Family, Leadership, and Giving Back At StandUp for Kids, we’re lucky to have incredible people leading the way. People who care deeply about our mission and about the young lives we serve. One of those leaders is Tim McCormick, our Vice Chair of the Board of...
by Brian Haslip | Dec 22, 2025 | Orange County
The days leading up to Thanksgiving are always busy at StandUp for Kids. But this year, they felt especially meaningful. With the help of our incredible volunteers and donors, we came together for our Pre-Thanksgiving Packaging & Tuesday Pickup/Delivery Day, and...
by Brian Haslip | Dec 16, 2025 | Denver
On Sunday, December 14th, four members of our Denver chapter came together to organize the warehouse, sorting donations and preparing the space to better serve youth in need. 💪 This effort marks an exciting step in our chapter’s re-growth. We’re building momentum,...
by Brian Haslip | Dec 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
How Orange County Non Profits Are Actually Changing Lives for Homeless Youth Seventeen-year-old Sarah woke up at 5:30 a.m. in the back seat of her car. Again. She brushed her teeth with a water bottle in a gas station bathroom, changed into her school uniform in a...
